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ISSUE: November 15, 2009
Articles about Nike
Six Billion Dollar Man
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10-15-2001
Why do Disney, GM, and Nike put the big bucks behind Tiger Woods? Because he's as competitive and obsessive in business as in golf.
Article Excerpts:
...turned his attention to apparel, he''s helping
Nike
reposition much of the line at the high end of...
...says Chris Zimmerman, general manager, USA, of
Nike
Golf. Woods'' confidence as a businessman and...
...Golf. Woods'' confidence as a businessman and
Nike
''s confidence in him as more than just another...
Shoes - Game On
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2-15-2009
According to Portland Trail Blazers nutrition consultant Ruth Carey, RD, CSSD, LD, a professional basketball player consumes 4,500 calories a day -- nearly twice that of the average American.
Article Excerpts:
...the globe to track down rare editions of
Nike
’s iconic Air Force 1. Now they can...
...that match your tux, car, or the classic orange
Nike
box, as one person is doing. “We...
...to resemble a rain boot,” says Izzy,
Nike
’s premier design consultant, who uses...
Ear Buds
-
1-15-2007
Here’s a playlist that’ll be your friend no matter where you take it.
Article Excerpts:
...morning hotel workout: LCD Soundsystem’s 45:33:
Nike
+ Original Run
In October 2006, Nike...
... Nike + Original Run
In October 2006,
Nike
contracted James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem for...
Ball Play
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3-15-2009
Just because you can’t reinvent the wheel doesn’t mean you can’t redesign the sphere. Every year, golf-equipment manufacturers do just that, using sophisticated science to push the outer limits of golf-ball technology.
Article Excerpts:
...per dozen, www.callawaygolf.com
Nike
One Tour D DESIGN Soft core. Nice dimples.
...a ball designed to increase distance (thanks to
Nike
Golf''s Power Transfer Layer ) without...
Out Of The Box
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2-1-2002
UPS spiffy brown trucks may carry 6 percent of the U.S. GDP, but the companys real growth engine lies behind closed doors of warehouses far from the tarmac.
Article Excerpts:
...all cases, UPS says it''s ready to help. Take
Nike
. After years running its own stores and filling...
...do everything from answering phone calls from
Nike
customers to stocking all the basketballs and...
(he Said, She Said)
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11-15-2004
He Said, She Said
Men are from Mars, women are from Venus, and its hard to shop for either gender come holiday time. Let this two-sided guide help you out.
By Joseph Guinto and Amy Tara Koch
Article Excerpts:
... the treadmill decked out in a pair of customized
Nike
Air Zoom Miler iD sneakers. Log on to Nikeid.com...
Airport Shopping: Not So Terminal Anymore
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7-15-2007
You probably have an urge to travel light. To make things easier on you, technology companies are making clever, easier-to-tote products. Here are some of the newest and niftiest to date.
Article Excerpts:
...home a pair of Air Max 360 cross trainers from
Nike
, new and used books from Powell''s, or glass...
...ash from the Real Mother Goose.
Nike
, Oregon Market (pre-security) Powell''s Books,...
Made-to-order
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8-1-2007
Last week, UPS delivered a pair of shoes that I had ordered online. But these were no ordinary shoes. These were shoes I had designed myself. —Jill BeckerLatel...
Article Excerpts:
...that a lot of custom-order websites like
Nike
( www.nikeid.com ) and Lands'' End (...
...footwear, a service offered through not only
Nike
but Adidas ( www.miadidas.com ) and Converse...
Improve Your Game -- Buy New Shoes
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8-1-2009
A strong foundation is essential to any home, relationship, and, yes, golf game. Which means your average duffer needs all the help he or she can get. These five shoes offer you the best in cutting-edge technology -- think advanced anatomical insoles, waterproof uppers, and durable thermo plastic outsoles -- while maximizing your style regardless of whether your handicap calls for classic white; sporty silver; or sleek, black, and studded.
Article Excerpts:
...silver; or sleek, black, and studded.
Nike
Golf Air Zoom Vapor Inspired by Nike’s...
... Nike Golf Air Zoom Vapor Inspired by
Nike
’s Mercurial Vapor soccer boots, the midsole on...
That Maverick Mojo
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11-1-2006
We've FOUND A WAY FOR YOU TO SAMPLE LOTS OF HOLIDAY TREATS WITHOUT GAINING WEIGHT: WELL TRY THEM FOR YOU! HOT SPRINGS ETERNAL WITH OUR GUIDE TO THE BEST PLACES TO SOAK IT ALL IN. PLUS MUCH MORE.
Article Excerpts:
... founder of the Wieden+Kennedyadvertising agency (
Nike
, ESPN, Miller Brewing Company). No matter...
Worth Repeating
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12-1-2001
"Nobody moves the needle like Jordan. Nobody."
— Nike stock analyst
John Shanley
of Wells Fargo Van Kasper, speaking to Forbes.com on the marketing value of the un-retired Michael Jordan.
Article Excerpts:
...the needle like Jordan. Nobody." —
Nike
stock analyst John Shanley of Wells Fargo Van...
Executive Reading
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3-15-2002
CRADLE TO CRADLE: REMAKING THE WAY WE MAKE THINGS By William McDonough and Michael Braungart (North Point Press, $25)
McDonough and Braungart practice what they preach. That’s why chapter one of this environmental design team’s n...
Article Excerpts:
...such high-profile clients as Ford Motor Co.,
Nike
, and BASF, all seeking help with making their...
Gear
-
5-15-2002
WALKIE-TALKIE TECHNOLOGY
You’ve got to wonder: Is this how Michael Jordan talks to Tiger Woods? Nike, the world’s most famous name in athletic wear, has broken onto the airwaves with the
PSC Two-Way Radio
. The lightweight tran...
Article Excerpts:
... Is this how Michael Jordan talks to Tiger Woods?
Nike
, the world’s most famous name in...
Breakthrough
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11-15-2002
BUILDING AT LEGO When consumers talk about
LEGO
, they’re usually referring to its primary-colored construction blocks. But the company is on a mission to prove it’s much more than that. Already the third-largest toy company in th...
Article Excerpts:
...Black, president of LEGO Systems. A former
Nike
wunderkind, Black (at right) is using a...
Executive Reading
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7-15-2003
STOP READING! BUY THIS BOOK INSTEAD
Hey, here’s an idea. What if someone read those business-advice tomes choking bookstore shelves, analyzed the corporations cited, and distilled their secrets into one clear, concise, convincing read?
Article Excerpts:
...Dollar General), Climbers (Teradyne), Tumblers (
Nike
), and Losers (Kmart, anyone?). Co-author...
A Run For Your Money
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10-1-2004
Need a motivating running coach but can't afford a personal trainer? Try the MP3Run, a Philips Electronics and Nike codeveloped product that gives time, distance, and pace info during a run. That's all while simultaneously enjoying your choice of down...
Article Excerpts:
...Try the MP3Run , a Philips Electronics and
Nike
codeveloped product that gives time, distance,...
What Shoe Are You?
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5-1-2006
Runners tend to fall into three categories: those who pronate (roll inward at the ankle), those who supinate (roll outward at the ankle), and those who function with no problems at all (oh, if we could all be so lucky). Regardless of the category yo...
Article Excerpts:
...running shoes for supinators: Air Max 360 by
Nike
, $160 M/W816 by New Balance,...
Humor At Work: Serious Business
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6-15-2008
Remember that cubicle clown who pumped out one-liners like a corporate Chris Rock? You winced, but a new book argues that employees who generate chuckles are more likely to get promoted than their grim-faced colleagues.
Article Excerpts:
... Believing thatlevity equals creativity,
Nike
has sent its employees to hang out onmovie...